Sr. Backend Engineer

Position: SR. BACKEND ENGINEER
Job Description:

Location:

This position is remote in the US only.

Key Responsibilities
· Implement scalable solutions across the full stack with a focus on backend services and data architecture
· Development and optimization of Postgres database schemas, queries, and performance tuning
· Build and maintain Python-based services, APIs, and backend processing logic
· Develop and support AWS-based solutions, including Step Functions and event-driven workflows
· Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS Cloud Formation and related tooling
· Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
· Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and data layers
· Ensure code quality through best practices including testing, code reviews, and documentation
· Contribute to system design decisions, architecture reviews, and technical roadmaps Required Skills & Experience
· Strong hands-on experience with Postgre

SQL (schema design, performance tuning, complex queries)
· Proficiency in Python for backend development and data processing
· Experience with AWS services, particularly Step Functions, Lambda, and event-driven architectures
· Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, specifically Cloud Formation (or similar tools like Terraform)
· Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
· Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture
· Ability to work independently and drive solutions with minimal oversight Pay Range: $65.00 – $70.00 per hour, depending upon experience. Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.